How we cite our quotes: (Phrase between semi-colons)
Quote #4
this is how to sew on a button; this is how to make a button-hole for the button you have just sewed on (15-16)
Okay so your clothes are clean and dry. Did you think you were done? Nope! Now it's time to mend and maintain them. It's not easy looking this ladylike.
Quote #5
this is how you iron your father's khaki shirt so that it doesn't have a crease; this is how you iron your father's khaki pants so that they don't have a crease (18-19)
Already, Girl is learning that it is her job to take care of the men in her life, starting with her father and probably going on to her future husband and sons. (Not to mention some annoying little brothers along the way.)
Quote #6
this is how you sweep a corner; this is how you sweep a whole house; this is how you sweep a yard (22-24)
Clothes are clean and mended, now it's time to clean the house! Is there anything that girls don't have to clean? What's next, the BP oil spill?